Post-18 Opportunities, 21.02.23

Post-18 Opportunities

1 March 2023

Please look below for the latest batch of progression opportunities available to you all. Some of them are time-limited so check them closely!

'Race Today: Legacies of Resistance' talk by Gary Young, Goldsmiths University, 7pm – 9pm, Friday 3 March 2023

The Darcus Howe Legacy Group are offering 20 free places for school and college students to attend the upcoming Gary Younge Talk ‘Race Today: Legacies of Resistance’. The event will take place in the Ian Gulland Lecture Theatre, in the Whitehead Building on Goldsmiths campus from 7pm – 9pm on Friday 3^rd March 2023. Click here to see a map of campus.

Journalist & Broadcaster Gary Younge, partners with the Darcus Howe Legacy Collective to launch the Special Issue of the journal Race Today - published to commemorate the 80th birthday of radical pioneer Darcus Howe. Gary Younge will discuss the current state of protest, examining recent successes and new obstacles to effective grassroots resistance. The event is also the launch of Race Today’s on-line archive – that makes accessible a crucial resource for exploring the recent history of black protest in Britain. As highlighted by the BBC series Small Axe and Uprising, the once unknown history of Britain’s radical Black and Asian political movements of the ‘70s and 80s will now be available online.

Tallis uniform provider Caseys Schoolwear are hiring for summer work, with a chance to start in April.

Job description:

Keeping the store fully stocked
Maintaining the highest level of visual merchandising and store conditions
Delivering exceptional sales services for improved customer satisfaction
Interacting with customers and identifying their needs and preferences
Operating cash registers and point-of-sale machines

Full training will be given with the opportunity to apply after for Saturday work all year round.

Employer details:

Caseysschoolwear LTD
246 Blackfen Road
Sidcup
Kent DA15 8PW
www.caseysschoolwear.co.uk
02088508645
07946129820

STUDENT OPPORTUNITY - Career Launch Work Experience & Virtual Insight Programme -

PwC are delighted to announce that their national Virtual Insight Programme is now open for applications. You’ll have the chance to learn about our different business areas, our culture and ways you can join us through interactive sessions over 3 days. You’ll receive guidance and top tips on the application process and support building your skill set to prepare you for the workplace. Apply here. Deadline for applications is 10 March 2023.

Tax School Leavers Programme

Dixon Wilson are offering the opportunity to kick start a career in personal taxation without the need for a university degree! As part of their School Leavers Apprenticeship Programme, you will combine work with studying towards professional qualifications. You will start with study towards the ATT (Association of Taxation Technicians), followed by further studies towards CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) the highest-level tax qualification in the UK. The ATT and CTA qualifications form a four-year Level 4 & 7 apprenticeship programme with Dixon Wilson.

Dixon Wilson will pay all the costs for your professional exams including tuition courses, study manuals, textbooks, and examination fees for the first sitting. During the School Leavers Programme you will receive paid study leave to attend the tuition courses and exams.

In addition to a competitive starting salary and benefits, you will receive salary increments throughout your training contract upon successful completion of examinations.

For more information, and to apply, click here